Eugene, Oregon Little House in the Big Valley
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Homesteading for Kids
The Trackers Wilders guild is named homage to Laura Ingalss Wilder. Her classic books have inspired many of us to learn to live closer to the land. In this camp we explore all aspects of homesteading crafts. From gardening to fiber arts. From cooking to care for animals.
The Wilders Guild The Trackers Wilders Guild cares for the land. They are responsible for the sustainability of their village.
By the weeks end we make our own ice cream and have a down home fiddle party.
Ages 9-10 The Wilders Homestead Older campers focus on real homesteading projects that can contribute to community and their family.
Details
Awesome Extended Camp You can also pre-register for our affordable Extended-Camp from 7:30am-8:30am and 3:30am-5:30pm.
Location 2621 Augusta Street, Eugene, OR 97403
Within minutes of many Eugene and Springfield neighborhoods and near local greenspaces and parks. Map It
Register for Little House in the Big Valley
Payment Plans
For families who need it, we can offer flexible payment plans. Contact Molly to learn more. A non-refundable deposit is always required to reserve your space.
Ages 4-5 Little House in the Big Valley includes
• base camp at the Scout Pit
• reading from Little House books
• making homemade ice cream
• wild edible plants & medicinal plants
• fun in the garden
• late 1800s poetry
• history of homesteading in different cultures
• the Oregon and Barlow trail
• nature hikes and play
• knitting and fiber arts
• drying & preserving foods
• a fiddle party
• more nature play
Ages 6 Little House in the Big Valley includes
• mobile camp around Eugene Greenspaces and Beyond
• candle or herbal soap making
• reading from Little House books
• making homemade ice cream
• how to safely light a campfire (with instructors)
• safe and supervised whittling
• wild edible and medicinal plants
• fun in the garden
• late 1800s poetry
• history of homesteading in different cultures
• the Oregon and Barlow trail
• nature hikes and play
• knitting and fiber arts
• drying and preserving foods
• a fiddle party
Ages 7-8 Little House in the Big Valley includes
• mobile camp around Eugene Greenspaces and Beyond
• candle or herbal soap making
• reading from Little House books
• making homemade ice cream
• how to safely light a campfire (with instructors)
• safe and supervised whittling
• wild edible and medicinal plants
• fun in the garden
• late 1800s poetry
• history of homesteading in different cultures
• the Oregon and Barlow trail
• nature hikes and play
• knitting and fiber arts
• drying and preserving foods
• a fiddle party
Ages 9-10 Little House in the Big Valley includes
• mobile camp around Eugene Greenspaces and Beyond
• candle or herbal soap making
• reading from Little House books
• making homemade ice cream
• how to safely light a campfire (with instructors)
• safe and supervised whittling
• wild edible and medicinal plants
• fun in the garden
• late 1800s poetry
• history of homesteading in different cultures
• the Oregon and Barlow trail
• nature hikes and play
• knitting and fiber arts
• drying and preserving foods
• a fiddle party
The Wilders Homestead includes...
• natural building projects for community building
• complex homesteading projects to take home for the family
• more advanced knitting
A Good Fit?
Before you register PLEASE READ the critical information below to help you decide if your program is the right match for you or you child. TrackersNW invests in families and students dedicated to maturity and accountability as a team. The experience of your child is heightened as these filters insure a safe, supportive and competent collaboration with both our instructors and all other team members (including students).
This program is a good fit for the child and parent who...
• trust one another
• are interested in and empathetic to the natural world
• crave a different way of experiencing and seeing both natural and modern world
• want to have fun
• possess a sense of adventure
• make intelligent choices
• display competent autonomy when needed
• can make and keep clear agreements concerning safety
• can help insure the safety of their peers and collaborators
• works diligently toward adult accountability, consequences and responsibility
• will come dressed appropriately to stay warm, dry and healthy
• is okay with being muddy, cold and wet at times
• can be a real kid
• shares well with others
This program is NOT a good fit for children who...
• are not interested in nature & scout awareness
• are not empathetic for the natural world
• are being forced to come to camp
• cannot display competent autonomy when needed
• cannot make and keep clear agreements and choices concerning safety
• is kept inside all the time so may be uncomfortable
• will not dress appropriately to stay warm, dry and healthy
• is not okay with being muddy, cold and wet at times
• has trouble working with others and respecting the needs of other participants
Please note that if your child is positively working on behavior, we are willing to work with them and you with clear agreements
